by Tom Coyne
First published 2018
A financial advisor sits in the defendant's chair, accused of prudent mismanagement when handling client money. The courtroom becomes a battleground where opposing legal teams clash over fundamental investment philosophy. Plaintiff attorneys argue the advisor failed in fiduciary duty by choosing the wrong investment strategy. Defense lawyers counter with their own interpretation of sound money management. Witnesses take the stand to debate active versus passive investing approaches. Expert testimony dissects index fund strategies and traditional portfolio management. The trial exposes deep disagreements about how money should be invested and who bears responsibility when strategies fail. As arguments conclude, the weight of decision falls to the jury. They must determine whether the advisor acted reasonably or violated the trust placed in them by clients seeking financial security.
Genres: business, finance, academic, legal-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: courtroom-drama, opposing-viewpoints
124 pages · Paperback · Independently published